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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 507.36 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 507.36 and 175.94 is: 263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 507.36 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/507.36 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 507.36 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 89,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,264.94/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.99

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